Gutter Sense Blog
The Gift You Deserve: Elevate Your Home Maintenance with Gutter Sense
It’s the most wonderful time of year. It’s also the busiest, craziest, and most stressful, and you’re supposed to love every minute, and never forget anyone on your list, even though you most definitely haven’t been checking it twice. Oh, and definitely don’t leave...
How to Prevent Roof Ice Dams
Is a wintertime roof leak on your homeowner Bingo card this year? We hope not, and it’s why we’ve written this article on how to prevent roof ice dams and protect your roof. In it, we will explain what ice dams are, why they...
Green Gutter Cleaning: Sustainable Practices for Eco-Friendly Home Maintenance
Like Kermit the frog once said, it’s not easy being green. But it’s good to be green. As homeowners, we have the power to make choices that are more eco-friendly. And, when it comes to gutter cleaning, opting for sustainability not only keeps your home in top shape...
Are Gutters Necessary?
Imagine it: it’s late in the afternoon on a hot, humid September day. The air is heavy. You hear the rumble of thunder, and soon the sky opens up with a torrential downpour. Rainwater cascades from the rooftops, pours from the downspouts, and drenches everything in...
What to Look for When Buying Gutter Cleaning Tools
There are many wonderful things that come with owning your own home: privacy, the freedom to decorate as you wish, and certain financial and tax advantages. We could go on, but you know what we mean. There are also downsides, like regular maintenance you can’t just...
Revamping Gutter Sense: A Journey of Family, Sales & Success
At Gutter Sense, we get excited about things like inventions and entrepreneurship. We say things like “Necessity is the mother of invention,” (attributed to Plato) and “Invention is the most important product of man's creative brain” (credited to Nikola Tesla). One of...
5 Signs of Clogged Gutters
It’s summer now, which means intense storms in many areas of the country. Sudden storms and downpours can put stress on your gutters, especially if they are clogged. You might not even realize your gutters are clogged, which can spell trouble for your home – like a...
5 Reasons to Clean Rain Gutters Yourself
Can you say yes to any of the following? I am a weekend warrior. I will do anything to save a buck. DIY is my preferred mode for…anything. I would rather do what my spouse asks than risk his/her wrath. If yes, this article is for you. If you’re...
When to Install New Gutters
Spring is a time for showers, May flowers…and new gutters. Yes, we know – it may not roll off the tongue as smoothly, but it’s certainly true. This article will guide you through everything you need to know about when to install new gutters, when to clean gutters, and...
How to Safely Clean Gutters
If you’ve ever been told you’re stubborn, you’ve probably simmered a little bit with resentment. After all, “stubborn” has a bad reputation. There are positives, though. Put more simply, stubborn people get more done. What does being stubborn have to do with gutter...